Love Island's Jess Harding in emergency medical dash as birthday gets off to nightmare start

Irish rugby player and reality star Greg O'Shea tackled the “biggest challenge” over the weekend involving a 3.8km sea swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42km run. Greg, who scooped up first place with Amber Gill on Love Island in 2019, took part in the Ironman Barcelona on October 1 and was supported from the sidelines by his South African model girlfriend Jeanni Mulder, who he has been dating since earlier this year. Before taking on the huge challenge, the model shared some sweet words of support for her beau as she wrote: “Tomorrow is one of your biggest challenges yet and I've been lucky enough to see the hard work you have put in and it's safe to say I have never believed in someone the way I believe in you.

Former Love Island star Jay Younger has been hospitalised after suffering a horrific injury during a training session, which resulted in a major rupture in his pec.The 29 year old, who appeared on the hit ITV2 dating show in 2022, took to Instagram on Sunday evening to share an update with fans along with a snap of himself recovering in a hospital bed. Jay could be seen with a large dressing across his right armpit and an arm sling. He told fans he'd had to have his "pec reattached" after tearing it while working out, but said he'd soon be back in gym "after a bit of rehab".

Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan appeared in high spirits as they enjoyed a wholesome Saturday night this week, taking the former's mum, Jill, out for dinner in Manchester.The couple, who won Winter Love Island in March this year, have been going strong for six months now and appear close to one another's families. Snapped heading out for the evening, 25-year-old Kai had his two ladies on a side each as he wrapped a loving arm around his mum, while holding onto Sanam's hand.

Love Island Games is coming!

It's only Monday and we've already been treated to two big hair transformations from Love Island stars of the past. Yesterday, Tasha Ghouri shared her 'bronde' makeover with us after ditching her bright blonde hair, and now Jessie Wynter is doing a swapsie with her by lightening her previously brunette hair to a buttery blonde hue. Jessie shared the results of her trip to the hair salon on her TikTok page, where she often posts loved-up videos with her Love Island UK beau Farmer Will (Will Young).

Despite icy blonde coming back into fashion for autumn/winter 2023, Tasha Ghouri has decided to ditch the bright bleach for something a little darker and more beige in tone for the new season. Debuting the new look on her Instagram page over the weekend, the Love Island 2022 finalist looks incredible as she poses for sunshine selfies.Though Tasha is still clearly blonde, she's completely changed the tone of her colour by knocking down her previous platinum for a more golden 'bronde' shade. "Did someone say bronde?! Huge thanks to @hairbybillyevans @hairbyjackkenneally," Tasha captions the carousel of snaps.

Love Islander and first-time mum Montana Brown revealed she’s felt “overwhelmed” over the past week – after disclosing her recent operation as she tries to enjoy time with her three-month-old baby.The reality star, 28, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2015 took to Instagram where she posted candid snaps of her and son, Jude, in bed as she told her followers about her recovery from “painful” knee surgery. She wrote: “So I have to say, I’ve really struggled this past week. I have felt quite negative and that’s something I HATE.

Love Island star Ron Hall has recently undergone a Barbie-themed hair transformation that’s not gone unnoticed by his fellow Islanders. Ron, known for his stint on this year’s Winter Love Island, took to Instagram to unveil a dramatic hair makeover, and it's safe to say that the change is turning heads. In a caption that read: "B**ch I'm blonde…," Ron shared a snapshot of himself channelling his inner Ken doll.The image shows Ron, striking a pose in a pink polo top, cream trousers, and crisp white trainers.The most striking aspect of Ron's makeover is undoubtedly his hair.

Something we're not taking with us into the new season is long hair.The bob and short haircut revolution is well underway with plenty of celebrities ditching their previously long hair for shorter, cooler cuts. We've just seen Vogue Williams showing off her new bob at the NTAs, and Louise Redknapp recently chopped her mid-length hair into a shaggy bob. Now, we're also seeing Chloe Burrows with an on-trend shorter 'do.

When Haris Namani was booted from the Love Island villa during this year's winter series, it looked like his hopes of finding love were over. But now it's been revealed that the 21-year-old hasn't given up hope just yet, as he's signed the Albanian version of the hit dating show.The salesman, from Doncaster, who was originally linked to Olivia Hawkins during his time on the series, was removed during his time on the UK series however, after a video of him involved in a street brawl emerged on social media.

Shaughna Phillips gave birth to her baby daughter Lucia on April 4 this year, sweetly announcing the news via social media with a joyous post. While the Love Island star, 28, couldn't be happier with her little one, who she describes as 'my best friend', she does admit that it can be 'really lonely'.

Love Island's all-stars new series, Love Island Games, has reportedly bagged two major previous celebrities already. Model Megan Barton-Hanson and professional dancer Curtis Pritchard are said to have signed up to the exciting new project, and are already out in sunny Fiji doing filming along with presenter Maya Jama. The highly-anticipated spin-off show, which will see a host of former contestants gearing up to go head-to-head in a series of challenges while also looking for love once more, was announced earlier this week.

Having spent 56 days in the Love Island villa, Will Young’s departure from the show in March looked very different to that of his co-stars. As they soaked up the post-show parties and glamour, Will was back in his wellies on the family farm. “I’d entered during pre-lambing season, which is very intense, so there was no easing back into farm life when I came back,” he laughs.

Love Island star Anna Vakili has admitted in an exclusive chat with OK! that she is currently in a “very toxic” relationship while on the NTA red carpet.The star appeared on Love Island in 2019 and rose to fame as a result of season five of the hit ITV2 show. While chatting about what she has been up to since leaving the villa, Anna told OK!: “Let's just say I'm in a crazy relationship.” Anna revealed that her current relationship is “so up and down” and that it is draining.

ITV has confirmed Love Island: All Stars, bringing together UK contestants from down the years for the first time.

Love Island: All Stars has been confirmed by ITV, with the news first being announced on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain, with the Love Island Twitter account then sharing the exciting news on social media. Sharing a photo of the iconic villa, the account wrote: "The rumours are true! [yellow heart emoji] #LoveIsland: All Stars is coming soon..." Mike Spencer, Creative Director at Lifted Entertainment, the company that produces Love Island, said: "It has been rumoured now for a while but we are thrilled to finally confirm that we are making Love Island: All Stars early next year for ITV2 and ITVX.

Love Island star Ella Thomas has been announced as the latest PrettyLittleThing ambassador following her stint on the reality show.

Former Love Island stars Tanya Manhenga and Shaq Muhammad have moved in together, just six months after leaving the villa.The pair, who met on this year's Winter Love Island in South Africa, have shown that things are going well in their relationship with their new move.Taking to social media to share the news with their fans, Tanya wrote: "WE HAVE A NEW HOME. "Guess there’s no escaping now.

Love Island Australia star Cassidy McGill was forced to flee her apartment due to sensing paranormal activity there, as she said: 'I was not alone'. The 28 year old took to her Instagram stories to talk about the experience, as she explained that she had long had her suspicions about ghostly activities in the house, but claimed that last night's full moon had heightened it. She explained: "I've always said I've felt like I've had an energy or a spirit in the house.

Love Island villa genuinely looking for love. And yet, some stay together in the outside world for years after the show ends.